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Carol Fairfield is an Associate Professor at the University of Reading's School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences, serving as Director of Clinical Studies and Admissions Tutor for BSc/MSc Speech and Language Therapy programmes. With extensive clinical experience in adult neurological speech/swallowing disorders and voice pathologies, she bridges academic instruction with real-world therapeutic practice.
Her educational background includes:
- BSc Hons in Speech and Psychology from University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
- MA in Linguistic Research from University of Reading
- Advanced Dysphagia programme from University of Manchester
- Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice from University of Reading
Specializing in voice disorders among educators and dysphagia in aging populations, Fairfield pioneers research in 3D food printing applications for swallowing disorders while investigating clinical education methodologies. Her work integrates speech pathology with nutritional science and geriatric care through multidisciplinary collaboration.
Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on dysphagia management across stroke rehabilitation, food texture modification, and oncology nutrition, alongside longitudinal studies of voice pathologies in teaching professionals. Her research demonstrates strong translational impact from clinical observations to practical interventions.
Securing government funding for voice disorder research in trainee teachers, Fairfield currently examines placement educator effectiveness while developing malnutrition prevention prototypes for elderly patients through cross-departmental initiatives with Food Biosciences.
As an active member of Nutrition and Health and Language and Cognition research groups, she contributes to innovative projects addressing swallowing disorders through technological and nutritional interventions.
